complejo turístico de playa
/komplexo tuɾistiko de plaʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beach resort" is translated into Spanish as complejo turístico de playa.
In many contexts, speakers will shorten the phrase to complejo turístico if the coastal setting is already understood from the context.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of complejo (complex), turístico (tourist/tourism-related) and de playa (of beach/beach-related).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Caribbean countries, the term complejo turístico is often used for upscale beach resorts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun complejo and the adjective turístico must take the plural suffix '-s'.
Did you know?
- The word playa shares an ancestor with the English word 'plague', via the Latin word 'plaga' which originally referred to a 'blow' or 'strike'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the idea of a 'beach resort' is contrasted with a chiringuito, which is a small, rustic beach bar and restaurant that offers a completely different social experience.
- While complejo turístico is used for resorts, Spanish has a specific word balneario for a resort centered around healing waters or spas. This distinction is crucial because a 'beach resort' might be a complejo turístico but a 'spa resort' is almost always a balneario.
Examples in context
- ¿Conoces algún resort de playa económico en esta zona?Do you know any affordable beach resorts in this area?
- Este complejo turístico de playa es muy lujoso.This beach resort is very luxurious.
- Buscamos un complejo turístico de playa económico.We are looking for an affordable beach resort.
- El complejo turístico de playa tiene una piscina enorme.The beach resort has an enormous swimming pool.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing vacation plans in their living room.
- Alejandro¿Quieres ir a un complejo turístico de playa?Do you want to go to a beach resort?
- LucíaSí, me encantaría descansar en la costa.Yes, I would love to rest on the coast.
- AlejandroHe reservado un complejo turístico de playa muy bonito.I have reserved a very beautiful beach resort.
- Lucía¡Qué buena idea, Alejandro!What a great idea, Alejandro!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries complejo, de, playa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
